In the early 1940's, Graco started out as a metal manufacturing company creating car and machinery parts in Philadelphia. When one of the company partners left, another appeared, bringing forth an ... idea to Robert Cone, the sole owner of the firm. The two decided to switch gears and go forward creating the brainchild idea of David Saint, a father of nine who found a need for wives who needed to soothe and calm their infant children. From this idea sprung the first infant swing called the Graco Swyngomatic. Millions of these swings sold, shooting the Graco name to fame with their one-hit wonder. However, the company continued to develop ideas and solutions for parents, later revealing the idea for the Pack N' Play portable playard. The Travel System was later introduced, allowing parents to transport babies sleeping in their car seat from the house, car, and stroller with ease.
Over the years, Graco has continued to provide creative and innovative ideas for the modern parent, and has introduced several other items to their product lines. From car seats to strollers, highchairs to baby monitors, Graco is a household name that continues to manufacture high quality products for parents and children. Their name is synonymous with parenting, and with fifty years to their name, they will likely continue on in providing the best solutions and innovative ideas to parenting!